Some lawmakers are calling for an investigation of the state’s contract with California-based Workday Inc., which was hired to update Maine’s antiquated employee benefits system but walked off the job last month.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime
Augusta man, shot in head by victim with a pellet gun, sentenced in assaults
Jacob J. Gordon, who was found bloodied and with pellet gun wounds to his head, will serve 9 months for assaults, including on a neighbor who police say defended himself with a pellet gun.
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Free virtual health coaching and gentle exercise program to begin March 16
Healthy Living for ME workshop will continue through April 27.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Two Augusta schools report positive COVID-19 cases
School officials said the latest cases of the coronavirus would not affect the schedules at Cony Middle and High School and Sylvio Gilbert Elementary School.
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Augusta City Council declares house dangerous, gives garage owner time to make his building safe
A house on South Grove Street deemed unsafe despite owner’s objections, while owner of Mount Vernon Avenue garage is given time to form a remediation plan despite a history of inaction on other buildings.
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Homeless central Mainers ‘feel so stuck’ navigating pandemic winter
The struggles of homelessness have been accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic, as already tight housing stock over the last year has become even tighter while state protections against evictions limit new housing options.
Posted inHealth, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Hannaford pharmacies in central Maine have begun vaccinating
Hannaford stores at Elm Plaza in Waterville, Cony Circle in Augusta, Farmington, Jay, Skowhegan and Winthrop received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and began vaccinating people this week.
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Virtual veteran town hall set for March 11
VA Maine Healthcare System will hold a virtual veteran town hall from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 11, to provide the latest updates on the COVID-19 vaccine and its planning efforts to administer the vaccine. Those who join via Webex will have the ability to type in questions live during the town hall. Those […]
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Capital Area Technical Center announces February Professionals of the Month
Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta has announced its February Professionals of the Month. Everett Blair of Whitefield is a senior from Erskine Academy in South China, enrolled for the second year in the Law Enforcement Academy program. He has enjoyed the opportunities he has had in the program. He feels he has benefitted from […]
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Legislative committee approves supplemental budget that wouldn’t tax relief loans for businesses
Sticking points remain, but the proposal providing full conformity with federal taxes is endorsed on an 8-5 party line vote.